News and Updates

Here’s where you’ll find the latest news and information from the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition.

Webinar: The Future of Soy-Based Biofuels

Join Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) and biofuel industry experts on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10 a.m. (CT) for a webinar covering the latest in biofuel policies and how policymakers are impacting domestic soybean oil demand in biofuels. Anne Steckel, an industry leader, will open and discuss the history of biodiesel and the blenders credit, […]

The Benefit of Sourcing Biodiesel from BQ-9000 Producers, Suppliers

In today’s rapidly evolving transportation and energy landscape, fuel quality is non-negotiable. As biodiesel continues to scale as a mainstream, reliable solution for reducing carbon emissions in hard-to-electrify sectors, one key factor remains central to its adoption: trust. That’s where the BQ-9000® program comes into play. BQ-9000 is the biodiesel industry’s gold standard as a quality […]

ABFA Study: Proposed Cut for Foreign Feedstocks in RFS Could Stall Biomass-Based Diesel Growth

A new study published by the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) finds that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to cut the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs), could stall the growth of the biomass-based diesel (BBD) industry and lead to higher […]

IRS Announces Inflation Adjustment Factor For 2025 Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit

The IRS on July 21 published a notice announcing the 2025 calendar-year inflation adjustment factor for the Section 45Z clen fuel production credit. The resulting adjustment boosts maximum the value of the credit by approximately 6%.  The law establishing the 45Z credit includes language implementing an inflation adjustment for years beginning after 2024. The value […]

2025 Farm Progress Show Returns To Decatur, Illinois, August 26-28

The Farm Progress Show heads back to Illinois in 2025, celebrating its 20th anniversary in Decatur, Illinois, August 26-28, 2025. This year’s event adds new features, exhibits, and more to the show site. Why come? Matt Jungmann doesn’t miss a beat with that question. “To stay up to date on the latest in the industry, […]

Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, and Petroleum Diesel: What’s the Difference?

The last thing you want to be doing in an emergency is waiting in line at a convenience store when essential services shut down. In real disasters, fuel shortages occur and can prompt people to consider alternatives to traditional petroleum-based gasoline and diesel fuels. In scenarios like this, it is important to understand which fuels will […]

Notice: The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) does not lobby or influence policy in any way. The policy interests of Michigan soybean farmers and biodiesel producers are supported by the Michigan Soybean Association and Clean Fuels Alliance America, respectively. All posts are shared for educational purposes only.

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